The "Vitamin D Supplements Market - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Global vitamin D supplements market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of (2019-2024).

Vitamin D supplements are increasingly recommended to children, especially due to its deficiency majorly found in children, and also because it performs a host of physiological functions.

Both forms of Vitamin (D3 and D2) are commonly found in daily diets. While both the types help in meeting vitamin-D requirements, they differ in a few important ways. Some researches suggest that vitamin D2 is less effective than vitamin D3 at raising vitamin D levels in blood, which has made it popular among consumers in the United States.

Dietary supplements are continuously evolving, in order to cater to the niche population segments (pregnant and breastfeeding women, geriatric, and pediatric nutrition) and due to intensive fortification initiatives undertaken by governments, the world over. The increasing awareness related to vitamin supplements has led to favorable sentiments toward the vitamin supplements market.

Key Market Trends

Growing Acceptance of Dietary Supplements in Healthy Diets

Dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals, botanicals, enzymes, fatty acids, and proteins, help promote general health and well-being, by preventing nutritional deficiency diseases. The preferences for dietary supplements is growing tremendously due to the global demographic trend with rising aging population, increasing lifestyle-related diseases, and increasing costs of healthcare.

Increasing sales of sports nutrition on account of growing fitness trends and sports activity, with new product launches is likely to have a significant impact on the industry. Regulatory agencies are paying more attention to the dietary supplement health claims and hence, the industry is becoming more regulated.

North America Holds the Largest Share of the Global Vitamin D Market

Publicized studies in North America have a suggested a link between vitamin-D supplementation in palliation of autoimmune symptoms, a reduced risk of bone fractures and the prevention of certain types of cancers in specific subsets of the American population, scientific evidence supporting a contrarian view is emerging, which has been looked upon, as one of the most lucrative opportunities of the vitamin-D supplements market.

With the rising trend of veganism across every region of the world, the consumers in North America are also seen preferring supplements, tailored with vitamin D2 and not vitamin D3, since, the former does not come from an animal source. For example, In the United States, vitamin D2 is more commonly used in the country, in order to fortify milk. The population of North America is highly affected by the deficiency of vitamin D, causing them rickets. thus, leading to the demand for vitamin D supplements.

Competitive Landscape

The leading participants, including Pfizer, The Nature's Bounty Co, Amway, Pfizer Inc., and GlaxoSmithKline plc., holds the largest share of the market. The established players in the market are focusing on rapid expansion and new product launches, in order to gain a better market share, efficient results, and competitive edge over newer competitors.

Key Topics Covered

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Deliverables

1.2 Study Assumptions

1.3 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1 Market Drivers

4.2 Market Restraints

4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION

5.1 By Product Type

5.1.1 Vitamin D2 Supplements

5.1.2 Vitamin D3 Supplements

5.2 By Distribution Channel

5.2.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

5.2.2 Pharmacies/Health Stores

5.2.3 Online Retailing

5.2.4 Other Distribution Channels

5.3 Geography

5.3.1 North America

5.3.2 Europe

5.3.3 Asia-Pacific

5.3.4 South America

5.3.5 Middle East & Africa

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Most Active Companies

6.2 Most Adopted Strategies

6.3 Market Share Analysis

6.4 Company Profiles

6.4.1 Amway

6.4.2 General Nutrition Centers, Inc.

6.4.3 Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.

6.4.4 Everidis Health Sciences LLC

6.4.5 Sapien Products LLC

6.4.6 Pfizer Inc.

6.4.7 The Nature's Bounty Co.

6.4.8 THQ Nordic AB

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Lack of sales during lockdown has hit Burger King NZ hard (Photo: Adobe. Do not use without permission)

Burger King New Zealand has gone into receivership - leaving 2,600 jobs hanging in the balance according to reports.

The chain, like other eateries, has suffered as a result of the coronavirus.

Now vegan charity PETA has written to the outlet, suggesting it 'takes this opportunity to reinvent the chain as a revolutionary, all-vegan business, focused solely on a kinder, more environmentally friendly plant-based menu'.

The chain's staff were told about the financial struggles in a letter from Burger King chief executive Michelle Alexander.

She wrote: "As you know we have applied and received the Government wage subsidy, and this is assisting to pay all staff during the lockdown, however with no sales since lockdown commenced, the Company does not currently have the cash flow to fund trade creditors and rent payments."

PETA cited the chain's Rebel Whopper as proof demand is growing for animal-free food (Photo: Burger King)

Now Emily Rice, PETA Australia's senior outreach and partnerships manager, has reached out to the ailing chain, saying that ditching animal products would be beneficial to the environment and animals, as well as meet growing demand for plant-based food.

"Vegan business is big business, with demand continuing to grow, and the global vegan food market set to reach an estimated $31.4 billion by 2026," she wrote."

She added: "Receivership need not be negative. Not only is a global shift towards veganism necessary if we wish to make meaningful headway when it comes to avoiding environmental catastrophe and future global health crises, while respecting our fellow animals, it's also simply good business."

Burger King has not yet publicly responded to the letter.

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There are countless delicacies where veggies are the star (Shutterstock)

Are you considering giving up on meat? Well, it is obviously greener on the vegetables side and there are countless delicacies where veggies are the star.

ALSO READ: Seven interesting uses of tea bags other than prepping tea

While going vegan widens your exploration margins, there are a few things you need to think about if you are considering veganism:

Protein power

You have to ensure that you have enough protein in your diet to meet your bodys demands and requirements. Good news is, you can readily find all the vitamins and minerals you need from your vegetarian diet.

To ensure that you get the full complements of proteins, you can consider eating varied sources. You can eat beans, seeds, pulses, nuts and even grains.

Calcium intake

Now that dairy will no longer be an option, you need to figure out how to add calcium to your diet. There are consequential health impacts of low calcium in diets including high risk of osteoporosis - which is higher in vegans.

You can easily incorporate calcium in your diet by thinking about what you are eating. A good place to start would be to get fortified dairy alternative milks instead of the unprocessed nut milks that are not calcium fortified.

ALSO READ: Seven food items you should never refrigerate

Other common sources of calcium are the green leafy vegetables, such as kales, nuts and dried fruit.Consider variety in your vegan diet (Shutterstock)

Other nutrients

There are nutritional concerns that are associated with having a vegan diet.

Being low in iodine is a common side effect of a vegan diet and it can cause thyroid problems. To curb this, you can consider using iodide salt to cook. Another way would be to throw in sea vegetables to your diet from time to time.

For zinc, you may need to include dried beans in your diet as they are rich in the mineral. For omega 3 fatty acids, you can consider adding some flax seeds, soybean oil or walnuts to your diet.

Iron levels

If you have a history of anemia, you may have to consult your doctor before you start your vegan diet since consuming iron in a complete plant based diet can be a challenge.

ALSO READ: Nine lesser known uses of salt

To ensure you have some iron in your diet, you can consider regularly having some fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy green vegetables, sesame seeds and dried fruits.

You can add in some vitamin C sources, such as fruit juice, as the vitamin C helps in the absorption of more iron.

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Knowing how to cook only a couple of plant based dishes can be quite restrictive.

In as much as you could be getting satisfied by taking your limited options, they will not be covering your nutritional needs.

A good tip would be to consider looking up some vegan recipes online or getting a vegan cookbook.

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Two recent employment tribunal decisions deal with religion or belief discrimination under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, and whether this protection extends to vegetarians and vegans.

Are vegetarians protected?

Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd and others ET/3335357/2018

In this 2019 case, the employee resigned after around five months of service and brought a claim in the employment tribunal for discrimination on the ground of religion or belief, based on his vegetarianism. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether or not vegetarianism is capable of satisfying the meaning of a philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010, before the case could be decided at a full merits hearing.

The tribunal held that the claimants belief did not qualify for protection under the Equality Act 2010. It was accepted that the claimant has a genuine belief in his vegetarianism and that it is a belief worthy of respect in a democratic society, but it failed to meet the hurdles required for protection. A belief must have a similar status or cogency to religious beliefs to be protected. The judge highlighted the fact that vegetarians adopt the practice for many different reasons (such as lifestyle, health, diet, animal welfare). In contrast, the judge noted that veganism has a clear cogency and cohesion, meaning that it is more likely to be a protected belief.

What about vegans?

In early 2020, the same Employment Judge held a preliminary hearing to decide whether a vegan was protected under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

Casamitjana Costa v League Against Cruel Sports ET/3331129/2018

The employee claimed that his dismissal from the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) was discriminatory because he is an ethical vegan. LACS claimed that he was dismissed for gross misconduct having repeatedly, and in direct contravention of an express instruction not to do so, contacted staff about the investment of their pension funds in firms involved in animal testing.

Before the employment tribunal could rule on the reasons behind the dismissal, they had to decide whether the claimants status as an ethical vegan is protected as a philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010.

Evidence was submitted to show that the claimant is a keen campaigner against all forms of animal exploitation going far beyond his dietary choices. In addition to his 100% vegan diet he avoided all foods that could potentially harm animals in their production and refused to allow any food or other animal products into his house.

The judge was satisfied that the claimants belief in ethical veganism was genuinely held and was more than a mere opinion or viewpoint. It had a weighty and substantial effect on his everyday life and behaviour and was a belief with a high level of cogency, cohesion and importance. The judge was therefore satisfied that there was overwhelming evidence that ethical veganism is capable of being a philosophical belief, thus a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. A full hearing of the case was due to take place in February and March 2020, so we dont yet know whether the claimant has succeeded in his claim.

It should be noted that this ruling concerned the claimants own belief in ethical veganism, and does not automatically mean that all vegans now qualify for special protection. In addition, both this and the previous decision, as first instance employment tribunal decisions, have no binding authority; a different tribunal may reach a different conclusion on the facts.

What does this mean for the food sector?

Whilst perhaps less significant than headlines at the time suggested, the ethical vegan case is likely to raise some concerns, particularly for businesses in the agricultural, food production/retail and catering industries where employees are expected to process or handle any form of animal product.

Cases brought under the Equality Act 2010 show that the meaning of philosophical belief will generally be interpreted widely, but it is much harder for the claimant to establish that the treatment they are complaining about results from that belief.

Employers who are aware that they employ vegans should be mindful that they may be legally protected in relation to their vegan beliefs. For most purposes, this will not require any significant changes to workplace policies or practices. Examples might include providing vegan options at catered workplace events, and ensuring that workplace banter does not result in harassment directed towards vegan employees. Dont forget that dietary restrictions can also relate to religious beliefs, which are also protected under the Equality Act 2010.

The decision does not necessarily mean that a vegan employee can legitimately refuse to handle all animal products. Employers may need to consider whether a vegan employee can be assigned duties that do not bring them into contact with animal products, but if there are legitimate business reasons why this is just not practicable, the employer is likely to have a good objective justification argument to defend its decision.

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Bollywood actor Richa Chadha is one of the divas who never hesitate from expressing her opinions. The bold actor loves to live her life on her own terms. A vegetarian-turned vegan, she has been about her switch to a plant-based diet and her eating disorder. In an interview with an entertainment portal, the star opened up about her vegan journey. Here is everything about Richa Chadhas vegan diet and why she thinks that veganism is a smart choice for everyone.

Richa Chadha reportedly said that she has always been a vegetarian and was slowly getting sick of diary products. The actor realised that todays dairy industry functions very differently in terms of numbers and mass productions. Hence, it wasnt difficult for her to make the decision of turning in to a vegan.

Richa Chadha revealed that she is aware of the situation by watching documentaries, looking around and doing her own research. The actor further added that it is one of the leading causes of pollution in the world and vast areas of land are being cleared to make room for more grazing land for cattle. It is increasing the rate of global warming, disturbing the atmosphere and causing climate change and hence she decided to give it up, Richa Chadha added.

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The difficult part for Richa Chadha was reportedly to give up consuming items like cheese and butter. It became tougher for her when the diva travelled. However, according to her, her overall health improved with enhancing her skin and hair texture. That is why Richa Chadha thinks that everyone should make the switch because it is much lighter on your system.

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Richa Chadha admitted that she consumes soy milk and almond milk. But she uses any kind of milk only when she wants to have tea. The diva loves tea and reportedly tends to miss consuming it. The diva further added that it isnt difficult to manage things while she travels as she can always have bread, rice and veggies. Richa Chadha also added that one has to be a little prepared because they have lesser options.

ALSO READ|Richa Chadha Was 'depressed' During First Week Of Lockdown, Says, 'It Gave Me Anxiety'

Richa Chadha revealed that when she is shooting, she has to manage her food consciously. The actor often carries nuts, supplements, and protein. She has to be careful because most vegetarian foods have cheese in it;hence, she has to plan way ahead, said Richa Chadha.

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NewsEnvironmentThe ruling means ethical vegans are entitled to protection from discrimination and could change how veganism is regarded in the workplace

Friday, 3rd January 2020, 12:45 pm

Ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by law, according to a landmark ruling by an employment tribunal in Norwich.

The ruling means that ethical vegans are entitled to protection from discrimination, which could change the way veganism is regarded in the workplace and by society more generally.

Jordi Casamitjana said he was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports after raising concerns that its pension fund was being invested into companies involved in animal testing.

He claims he was unfairly disciplined for making this disclosure and that the decision to dismiss him was because of his philosophical belief in ethical veganism.

Veganism satisfies the legal tests

At the tribunal on Friday judge Robin Postle gave a short summary judgment, ruling that ethical veganism satisfies the tests required for it to be a philosophical belief and is therefore protected under the Equality Act 2010.

He also ruled that Mr Casamitjana, 55, who lives in London, adheres to the belief of ethical veganism.

For a belief to be protected under the Act, it must meet a series of tests including being worthy of respect in a democratic society, not being incompatible with human dignity and not conflicting with fundamental rights of others.

Dietary vegans and ethical vegans both eat a plant-based diet, but ethical vegans also try to exclude all forms of animal exploitation including not wearing clothing made of wool or leather and not using products tested on animals.

Important and worthy of respect

In his ruling, Judge Postle said ethical veganism was "important" and "worthy" of respect in a democratic society.

He said: "I am satisfied overwhelmingly that ethical veganism does constitute a philosophical belief."

Speaking after the ruling, Mr Casamitjana said: "I am extremely happy. I didn't expect a judgment today.

'This is a very important ruling for vegans everywhere in the world'

Jordi Casamitjana

"This is a very important ruling for vegans everywhere in the world. That will inspire other vegans in other countries that don't have that protection to develop cases that will lead to that protection."

The tribunal will now determine whether the League Against Cruel Sports treated Mr Casamitjana less favourably because of his belief in ethical veganism.

The League Against Cruel Sports said it sacked Mr Casamitjana for gross misconduct and that linking the decision to his veganism was "factually wrong".

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It feels like we were ringing in the new year just a few months ago but 2019 is already over. And what a year its been.

From global climate strikes to major wins for animal rights, weve taken major strides toward creating a better world. Lets close out the decade with the biggest wins for veganism. Here are the top 14 vegan news stories you loved from 2019.

2019 kicked off with a bang, thanks to Beyonce and Jay-Z offering fans free concert tickets for life for going vegan. The giveaway was a partnership with the Marco Borges-led 22-Days Nutrition Greenprint program. Fans who pledge to eat vegan could enter to win a lifetimes worth of Jay and Bey concert tickets.

The pair have worked with Borges for several years, first on his 22 Days system to help people shift their mindset, improve health, lose weight, and impact the planet for the better through a vegan diet. They backed the 22 Days vegan meal delivery program and subsequent product launches.

They got to a point where they realized that the overwhelming information about the benefits of a plant-based diet were too hard to ignore, said Borges. He added, so they decided they wanted to challenge themselves and others to move towards a plant-based diet.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) petitioned the FDA to place breast cancer warning labels on cheese.

According to PCRM, the organization combines the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,00 members.

At the start of breast cancer awareness month, the organization pushed for cheese products to have warning labels similar to those on cigarette packs. It sent a petition on the subject to the FDA, signed by its president Neal Barnard, MD.

PCRM gives an example of a warning in the petition. It suggests, dairy cheese contains reproductive hormones that may increase breast cancer mortality risk. Breast cancer is among the most common causes of death in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Instead of cheese manufacturers like Kraft slapping a pink ribbon on products like Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Macaroni & Cheese, as they have done during previous Breast Cancer Awareness Months, they should be adding warning labels, said Barnard in a statement. We want women to be aware that dairy cheese could put them at risk of dying from breast cancer.

Animal rights organization Last Chance for Animals released a two-minute-long film set in fictional fancy restaurant Casa De Carne. Eric innocently goes out to eat with friends, he orders the ribs, and all is well until the twist is revealed. He is shut in a room with a pig and handed a knife. If he wants to eat the pig, he has to kill it.

Unsurprisingly, he cant bring himself to do it, instead opting to pet the animal. But the chefs at Casa De Carne dont mess about and Eric is forced to watch while a butcher slits the throat of his dinner for him. The uncomfortable reality is that meat ends up in restaurants and grocery stores only because somebody was hired to do what every fiber in Erics body was telling him not to do.

LCAs thought-provoking film was awarded the first place Tarshis Short Film Award at the Animal Film Festival.

In the wake of the devastating Amazon rainforest fires, Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio continued to be a powerful advocate for the environment.

Earth Alliance, a nonprofit organization launched by DiCaprio in July, started the emergency Amazon Forest Fund, which supports local partners and Indigenous communities in their efforts to protect and restore the forest.

When news of the Amazon fires hit major news outlets, DiCaprio shared a post from the Rainforest Alliance calling for people to stop eating beef.

Be a conscious consumer, taking care to support companies committed to responsible supply chains, the post said. Eliminate or reduce consumption of beef; cattle ranching is one of the primary drivers of Amazon deforestation.

DiCaprio also teamed up with actor Will Smith to launch a limited-edition shoe for charity. All proceeds went to DiCaprios Amazon Forest Fund. The shoes were a collaboration between Just, a boxed water brand that Smith co-founded with his son Jaden, and environmentally-friendly footwear brand Allbirds, of which DiCaprio is an investor.

There is only one Mother Earth and its on us to protect her, Smith said in a statement about the collaboration. The Brazillian Amazon, our largest carbon sink, has now been burning for a month.

Sixteen-year-old activist Greta Thunberg had a busy year. The 16-year-old traveled to the United States on a zero-emissions yacht over the summer for a series of high-profile speaking events. Not only that, she was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, had her speeches published in a book (No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference), was the subject of several art installations, and she became the youngest person ever to be named TIMEs Person of the Year. Thunberg, who is also vegan, has shown no signs of being intimidated when chastising world leaders for the lack of real action against climate change.

Thunberg sparked the Fridays for Future movement by cutting school to protest climate change. In September, she led the largest-ever climate strike, with protests happening in major cities across the globe. UK-based sustainable beauty brand Lush shut down all operations in solidarity with Thunberg. All 250 Lush stores in the U.S. and Canada closed down, including headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and e-commerce operations.

As a business with deep roots in environmental activism, giving our thousands of staff the time to get out there and demand bold action is a no brainer, Mark Wolverton, president and CEO of Lush North America, said in a statement. We all share this planet, so we need to band together to sound the alarm and show our politicians that business as usual is no longer an option. The climate crisis wont wait, and neither will we.

In addition to performing a concert at the climate strike in New York City, Jaden Smith lent a helping hand to those who cant afford healthy food. The entrepreneur launched I Love You Restaurant, a free vegan food truck, in Skid Row, one of the poorest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. He even brought the food truck to New York City while he was in town for the climate strike. Along with rapper A$AP Rocky, Smiths food truck handed out more than 500 vegan meals in Harlems Drew Hamilton Houses.

Beyond Meat made history as the first vegan meat company to IPO in May. The California-based brand made an impact on its first day: initially priced at $25 per share, Beyond Meat closed out the day at $65 a 240 percent jump in value. The brand plans to use funds raised by the IPO to invest in existing facilities, expansions, and on R&D.

Filmmaker James Camerons documentary The Game Changers made its worldwide premiere in September. The film follows retired English mixed martial artist James Wilks as he explores the myth that athletes need meat in order to be strong. He meets with experts and athletes alike, including six-time Formula 1 racing champion Lewis Hamilton and former award-winning bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both also served as producers. The Game Changers became available to stream in October, quickly topping iTunes top documentary download spot.

Meat producers are getting on board with vegan protein. This years most high-profile example is Smithfield Foods, the worlds largest pork producer that has faced a lawsuit for polluting nearby towns. Smithfield announced its vegan range, Pure Farmland, earlier this year.

A recent report shows that eight of the top ten meat producers in the U.S. have launched or are investing in vegan ranges, including Hormel, JBS, Cargill, Tyson (the former Beyond Meat investor launched plant protein blended with real meat), Sysco, Perdue Farms, and ConAgra. The ABP Group, one of Europes top meat processors, announced its own range last March. Nestl, the worlds largest food and drink company, is pivoting its focus to non-meat brands. This year, it launched new vegan burgers in Europe under the Garden Gourmet brand. In the U.S., it launched similar products under the Sweet Earth label.

It was an amazing year for vegan fast food.

Burger King launched the Impossible Whopper nationwide. The launch followed a successful trial run in St. Louis. While Burger King initially intended to add the meat-free Whopper to all menus at the end of the year, it was such a hit that the company launched it months ahead of time.

According to Burger King, the Impossible Whopper saw a 28 percent increase in sales following the launch.

Restaurants arent just serving vegan meat for lunch. Dunkin introduced a meatless breakfast sandwich featuring a breakfast sausage made by Beyond Meat. The coffee and donut chain trialed the plant-based breakfast sausage, which comes served on an English muffin with egg and cheese, in all locations across Manhattan over the summer. Like Burger King, Dunkin moved up the nationwide launch because of strong sales.

It was the second best-selling sandwich in Manhattan. Sales were more than double the original forecast. The new option may only be the beginning. I think this is going to be a partnership for years to come, Dunkin CEO David Hoffman said in an interview with CNBC. Dunkin and Beyond Meat got a little help from Snoop Dogg on the launch date. It wasnt the first time the rapper worked with Beyond Meat. Last May, he drove a food truck around El Segundo, California where Beyond Meat is headquartered to promote the brands IPO.

Other big launches include Beyond Meat at Carls Jr., Hardees, and Del Taco and the Impossible Burger at Red Robin. KFC conducted vegan chicken trials in both the U.S. and Canada.

This year, vegan actor Joaquin Phoenix starred as the titular character in director Todd Phillips Joker. Phoenix was more than happy to use his platform to promote a vegan message in the months leading up to the films release. In a video for Brut, the actor recalled what made him vegan.

Me and my siblings witnessed fish being killed in a really violent and aggressive way. It was just absolutely obvious that it was something that we didnt want to participate in and we didnt want to support. To me, it just seems obvious. I dont want to cause pain to another living empathetic creature, he said.

Phoenix criticized the factory farming industry as well, explaining how the dairy industry impregnates mother cows, only to take their babies away so humans can use their milk. Referring to chickens fattened up for slaughter at alarmingly fast rates, Phoenix said: I dont want to force it to be indoors and fattened up just to be slaughtered. It is absurd and barbaric.

The actor also led a public protest against animal cruelty in Toronto. At the Joker premiere, Phoenix wore a hoodie representing the Animal Liberation Front, a faceless direct action group funded through donations and the sale of merchandise such as Phoenixs sweatshirt.

Fur is falling out of style, fast. On October 12, California became the first state to ban the sale of fur.

Assemblywoman Laura Friedman presented AB 44 last December. The bill also prohibits the sale, manufacturing, distribution, trade, or donation of new fur products in any way.

Those who breach the ruling could face civil penalties. Several California cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and West Hollywood had already banned fur prior to the bills passage. It goes into effect in 2023 and similar legislation is pending in New York.

Major retailers are also turning away from fur.

Two weeks after Californias landmark ban, Macys, Inc. announced that it will stop selling fur by the end of 2020. With more than 680 stores and more than 190 outlets in the U.S., its the biggest American retail chain to announce a fur ban.

The company, which also owns luxury department store Bloomingdales, said it will shut down its Fur Vaults and salons that offer fur storage and repairs.

The decision followed years of protests from animal rights groups including PETA and the Humane Society of the United States. Macys announced that the ban was in a partnership with HSUS.

Even the Queen went fur-free. Queen Elizabeths personal advisor and senior dresser Angela Kelly, who has worked for the Royal Household for 25 years, revealed the wardrobe update in her new memoir, The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe.

According to the book, the Queen will wear faux fur for all future engagements. Kelly noted that the Queens use of fur has come under fire from activists.

Fur fashion has long been a status symbol of the Royal Family. The Queen wore a purple velvet robe trimmed with ermine to her coronation ceremony in 1953. She has had a floor-length coat on rotation for more than 60 years. But, the Queens wardrobe is changing with the times.

Canada banned dolphin, whale, and porpoise captivity in venues including aquariums and theme parks. Bill S-203, the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, received Royal Assent on August 21. A coalition of more than 20 marine scientists and organizations including Humane Society International, World Animal Protection, the Whale Sanctuary Project, and Ontario Captive Animal Watch endorsed the bill.

Whales and dolphins dont belong in tanks, and the inherent suffering these highly social and intelligent animals endure in intensive confinement can no longer be tolerated. We congratulate the sponsors of this bill and the Canadian government for showing strong leadership in responding to public will and sound science on this critical issue, Rebecca Aldworth, Executive Director of Humane Society International Canada, said in a statement.

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Waitrose

Waitrose announces the addition of over 30 new own-label vegan products,doubling its to over 120 products in total. The British supermarket states that sales for vegan and vegetarian products have increased in the last year, with vegan ready meals overtaking vegetarian for the first time ever.

Waitrose states that this Christmas was the biggest year for vegan food, with sales up by 40% year on year. Its new range offers what it claims to be a number of first-to-market innovations including Vegan No Egg Fried Rice and Crisp-Crumbed Fishless Goujons, made from banana blossom.

Simona Cohen-Vida-Welsh, Waitrose & Partners Vegan Developer says, Last year we saw veganism and plant based diets making their way further into the mainstream and we see no signs of this slowing down.

This January we are doubling our vegan and vegetarian range with some innovative new products not seen on supermarket shelves before. Our flavour-packed range offers both simple ingredients for customers to build their own dishes and comforting ready meals for a quick and easy dinner. Cutting down on meat, increasing your vegetable intake or going vegan has never been easier!

The range is available exclusively in Waitrose & Partners shops and online.

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The burger giant has just announced that it will launch a fully vegan meal in January, 2020 (Picture: McDonalds)

Veganism has gone mainstream, so its easy to forget what life used to be like for us plant-munchers.

In restaurants we had to endure awkward conversations with bewildered waiters, who would disappear to the kitchen and return saying they could do us the salad with the cheese picked out and the dressing left off. Wed go home hungry.

Now virtually all chain restaurants and cafes offer delicious vegan options and we can dine almost as happily as everyone else and McDonalds is about to join the party.

The fast food chain will be rolling out its first fully vegan meal on 2 January a year on from the much-hyped launch of Greggs vegan sausage roll and just in time for the annual Veganuary gimmick.

As the burger giant becomes the latest brand to try to seduce vegans into its restaurants with a carefully-targeted product, you might think it wouldnt have a hope in hell. Vegans in McDonalds? No chance!

But despite criticism of the chain over animal suffering,as outlined in a report by World Animal Protection, the seduction will succeed.

Why? Because a lot of vegans believe that spending money at chains like McDonalds will show a demand for plant-based products and bring an end to the slaughter and exploitation of animals.

On social media, vegans post photographs of overflowing supermarket baskets or restaurant tables groaning under the weight of vegan meals, proudly boasting that theyre showing the demand for these dishes, and changing the world.

And when the likes of KFC and Burger King launch plant-based products, they are, astonishingly, given uncritical publicity by vegan publications.

Once McDonalds launches its plant-based meal, lots of vegans will undoubtedly pour through the doors, believing that by handing money to cow slaughterers they will somehow help bring the slaughtering of cows to an end.

Likewise, when Burger King launched its plant-based Impossible Whopper, many vegans said that it would encourage meat-eaters to stop eating meat but thats not what happened.

As Jos Cil, CEO of Burger Kings parent company, Restaurant Brands International, said: We arent seeing guests swap the original Whopper for the Impossible Whopper its attracting new guests.

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In other words, meat-eaters continue to buy beef burgers and they still account for most of Burger Kings profits.The only difference is that vegans and vegetarians have started to come through the doors, too.

That sound you can hear is burger bosses laughing all the way to the bank.

It was the same story at Greggs. When the bakery giant launched its vegan sausage roll, it enjoyed a 58 per cent rise in profits and a surge in customer numbers, but if it had just been Greggs regulars who switched from meat to the plant-based sausage roll, profits would have stayed much the same.

Vegans arent changing the world by buying plant-based products from big chains, theyre just making animal slaughterers even richer.

And this successful seduction from big business has left many small, independent vegan businesses struggling to stay afloat.

They cant compete with the hype of Greggs or KFC, so they watch on broken-hearted as vegans stampede to bankroll animal slaughter.

As veganism becomes increasingly trendy, I suspect that a lot of vegans are secretly vegan for the trendiness or vegan for the consumerism

This all comes down to why you are vegan.

Some in the community say they are vegan for the animals, or vegan for the environment or vegan for health. If you fall into any of those camps, I cant see why youd eat in a McDonalds.

As veganism becomes increasingly trendy, I suspect that a lot of vegans are secretly vegan for the trendiness or vegan for the consumerism.

If you are either of those, then sure, go and eat a vegan meal in McDonalds if youd like to.

But if you are vegan because you want animal exploitation to actually end, and if you hope that a fairer society for animals could lead to a fairer society for people, then handing money to McDonalds, a company that exploits humans as well as animals, would be heretical.

Lots of vegans say they are activists, but their activism is just tapping credit cards against the contactless machines of big corporations.

That isnt activism, its capitalism and talk of ethical capitalism is as laughable as the meat industrys claims of humane slaughter.

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A woman who is nearly 50 claims people often think she's in her 20s - it's all because of her vegan diet.

Without a wrinkle in sight, Victoria Featherstone Pearce, 48, is often thought to be at least 20 years younger by strangers.

The model and charity owner praises her plant-based diet, cruelty free beauty regime and teetotal lifestyle for keeping her young.

Victoria from Bow, East London, says she feels healthier and more confident than she ever did in her 20s thanks to turning to veganism 15 years ago.

She said: "I have been a vegetarian since I was six years old and became a vegan overnight when I learnt about the dark side of the dairy industry at 33.

"I believe this has helped my appearance as I feel healthier and better than I did in my 20's.

"I only use cruelty-free creams and beauty products and I have never had Botox.

"I am not ashamed to say I feel and look good - I want to continue rocking it and being sexy until I am 90.

"In the modelling industry, I have had experiences where we have spoke over the phone and I will be dismissed due to my age.

"People hear I am 48 and a distorted image appears in their mind - just because I am older it doesn't mean I look it.

"I believe mature models have a lot more to offer and I don't want to be just a number.

"Recently, I lied about my age for a German commercial casting - the age bracket cut off at 38 so I tried my luck and got the job.

"I told the truth when they employed me, and they couldn't believe I was a decade older.

"The industry needs to change as it's also contributes to women of all ages feeling bad about themselves when really modelling should give women confidence, not take it.

"When I was younger, I would wear a lot of more makeup and minuscule clothing which would get a lot of attention.

"I have had guys as young as 17 years-old chat me up but in a much more respectful manner - it is funny."

Victoria says she has appeared in TV adverts for Guinness, Birds Eye Peas, Sony TV and has recently taken part in a Models of Diversity campaign.

The 48-year-old proves she's still got it and flaunts her body for the calendar which showcases diverse models each month.

Victoria acts as an advocate for veganism and mental health as she has suffered with depression from 21-years-old.

She adds: "The calendar shoot was empowering, and I wanted to prove I am not just a number.

"I have been depressed for a long time due to finding out my dad wasn't my real dad at 21 years of age.

"Depression doesn't have a face; most people are shocked when they hear I am.

"My feelings on the inside don't match the outside but I have to battle daily to feel alive.

"There have been times where I have contemplated suicide, but I found my reason to live by helping dogs."

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Vegan, 48, says people think she's in her 20s 'all thanks to plant-based diet' - Mirror Online

If you were to believe newspapers and dietary advice leaflets, youd probably think that doctors and nutritionists are the people guiding us through the thicket of what to believe when it comes to food. But food trends are far more political and economically motivated than they seem.

From ancient Rome, where Cura Annonae the provision of bread to the citizens was the central measure of good government, to 18th-century Britain, where the economist Adam Smith identified a link between wages and the price of corn, food has been at the centre of the economy. Politicians have long had their eye on food policy as a way to shape society.

Thats why tariffs and other trade restrictions on imported food and grain were enforced in Britain between 1815 and 1846. These corn laws enhanced the profits and political power of the landowners, at the cost of raising food prices and hampering growth in other economic sectors.

Over in Ireland, the ease of growing the recently imported potato plant led to most people living off a narrow and repetitive diet of homegrown potato with a dash of milk. When potato blight arrived, a million people starved to death, even as the country continued to produce large amounts of food for export to England.

Such episodes well illustrate that food policy has often been a fight between the interests of the rich and the poor. No wonder Marx declared that food lay at the heart of all political structures and warned of an alliance of industry and capital intent on both controlling and distorting food production.

Many of todays food debates can also be usefully reinterpreted when seen as part of a wider economic picture. For example, recent years have seen the co-option of the vegetarian movement in a political programme that can have the effect of perversely disadvantaging small-scale, traditional farming in favour of large-scale industrial farming.

This is part of a wider trend away from small and mid-size producers towards industrial-scale farming and a global food market in which food is manufactured from cheap ingredients bought in a global bulk commodities market that is subject to fierce competition. Consider the launch of a whole new range of laboratory created fake meats, such as fake dairy and fake eggs, in the US and Europe, oft celebrated for aiding the rise of the vegan movement. Such trends entrench the shift of political power away from traditional farms and local markets towards biotech companies and multinationals.

Estimates for the global vegan food market now expect it to grow each year by nearly 10% and to reach around $24.3 billion by 2026. Figures like this have encouraged the megaliths of the agricultural industry to step in, having realised that the plant-based lifestyle generates large profit margins, adding value to cheap raw materials such as protein extracts, starches, and oils through ultra-processing. Unilever is particularly active, offering nearly 700 vegan products in Europe.

Researchers at the US think tank, RethinkX, predict that we are on the cusp of the fastest, deepest, most consequential disruption of agriculture in history. They say that by 2030, the entire US dairy and cattle industry will have collapsed, as precision fermentation producing animal proteins more efficiently via microbes disrupts food production as we know it.

Westerners might think that this is a price worth paying. But elsewhere its a different story. While there is much to be said for rebalancing western diets away from meat and towards fresh fruits and vegetables, in India and much of Africa, animal sourced foods are an indispensable part of maintaining health and obtaining food security, particularly for women and children and the 800 million poor that subsist on starchy foods.

To meet the 2050 challenges for quality protein and some of the most problematic micronutrients worldwide, animal source foods remain fundamental. But livestock also plays a critical role in reducing poverty, increasing gender equity, and improving livelihoods. Animal husbandry cannot be taken out of the equation in many parts of the world where plant agriculture involves manure, traction, and waste recycling that is, if the land allows sustainable crop growth in the first place. Traditional livestock gets people through difficult seasons, prevents malnutrition in impoverished communities, and provides economic security.

Often, those championing vegan diets in the west are unaware of such nuances. In April 2019, for example, Canadian conservation scientist, Brent Loken, addressed Indias Food Standards Authority on behalf of EAT-Lancets Great Food Transformation campaign, describing India as a great example because a lot of the protein sources come from plants. Yet such talk in India is far from uncontroversial.

The country ranks 102nd out of 117 qualifying countries on the Global Hunger Index, and only 10% of infants between 6-23 months are adequately fed. While the World Health Organization recommends animal source foods as sources of high-quality nutrients for infants, food policy in India spearheads an aggressive new Hindu nationalism that has led to many of Indias minority communities being treated as outsiders. Even eggs in school meals have become politicised. In the west, calls to consume less animal products are part of a deeply vexed political context.

Likewise, in Africa, food wars are seen in sharp relief as industrial scale farming by transnationals for crops and vegetables takes fertile land away from mixed family farms and exacerbates social inequality.

The result is that today, private interest and political prejudices often hide behind the grandest talk of ethical diets and planetary sustainability even as the consequences may be nutritional deficiencies, biodiversity-destroying monocultures and the erosion of food sovereignty.

For all the warm talk, global food policy is really an alliance of industry and capital intent on both controlling and distorting food production. We should recall Marxs warnings against allowing the interests of corporations and private profit to decide what we should eat.

Martin Cohen is a visiting research fellow in Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire. Frdric Leroy is professor of Food Science and Biotechnology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

This article first appeared on The Conversation.

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Black History Month is a celebration of Black pride, but it also highlights the often-overlooked history of Black veganisma movement that aims to empower and improve the health of vulnerable communities through plant-based nutrition. There is a growing number of individuals who are adding value to this very missionfrom activists who are fighting for access to healthy vegan food, to professional athletes proving that you dont need animal protein to be strong. Though this list could be much longer (and should be celebrated at all times during the year) here are six Black vegan activists who have dedicated their lives and careers to building a more inclusive and compassionate world.

1. Eric AdamsThe Borough President of Brooklyn, NY, 59-year-old Adams has been a vocal proponent of a plant-based lifestyle since eschewing animal products in 2016 to improve his health after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (which has since been completely reversed). His city-wide advocacy includes holding public discussions on the value of veganism, championing a Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program at New York City hospitals, and supporting initiatives that offer vegan lunch options at all New York City public schools and Meatless Monday menus in jails. Adams is admired for using his political platform to encourage and support his community to improve their health the same way he did.

2. LaRayia GastonAn inspiring actress and activist, Gaston is the founder and executive director of Los Angeles-based nonprofit Lunch on Me, which aims to end starvation by redistributing food that would otherwise be discarded, using it to make meals for 10,000 people on Skid Row each month. Through Lunch on Me, Gaston works to provide enriching opportunities to LAs homeless population through community parties, yoga classes, and healing gatherings for women. Gaston also recently opened LaRayias Bodega in Westlake, CA to give vulnerable communities access to affordable and healthy vegan food. She has clearly made it her life mission to help those who are less fortunate.

3. David CarterA former NFL football defensive lineman, Carter was one of the first professional football players to openly tout the benefits of a vegan diet after realizing the negative impact his own carnivorous eating habits were having on his health, athletic performance, and recovery. With the moniker the 300-pound vegan, Carter is a powerhouse in strength and activism. He now tours the country as a vegan activist to raise awareness of animal rights, human health, and the planetand to prove that athletes dont need animal protein to be at the top of their game. From playing football to fighting for animal justice, Carters dedication demonstrates how ultimate strength can be celebrated both on and off the field.

4. Genesis ButlerThirteen-year-old Butler went vegan at the age of six after discovering the milk she was drinking came from exploited mother cows. The young activist speaks regularly at events across the United States and Canada and has won numerous awardsincluding the Animal Hero Kids Sir Paul McCartney Young Veg Advocate Award and PETAs Youth Activist of the Year Awardfor advocating on behalf of the animals. In 2017, Butler became one of the youngest people to participate in lecture series TEDx, and in 2019, she challenged Pope Francis to go vegan for $1 million on behalf of a Million Dollar Vegan global campaign. Butler is among the new generation of changemakers and, understandably, shes focusing her role on improving the lives of animals and the planet.

5. Omowale AdewaleChampion boxer and social justice advocate Adewale founded Black VegFest in Brooklyn, NY in 2018 to primarily address food sovereignty and the lack of plant-based nutrition information and food options in communities of color. The event has since expanded to the Bronx borough of New York, bringing together vegan presenters, restaurants, and catering businesses to advance the conversation around healthier solutions within the community. Adewales community-minded prowess has made a significant impact on those around him as he continues to share his important message of intersectionality and accessibility.

Nicole Axworthy is the News Editor of VegNews and author of DIY Vegan who is inspired by the number of activists who are fighting for a better world for all.

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Liverpool will be welcoming back a massive vegan festival on Saturday 28rd March.

The Live A Better Life Vegan Fair, Liverpools biggest vegan event, will return to St Georges Hall offering delicious food and advice for those interested in all things vegan.

The Live A Better Life vegan fairs have been running in Liverpool since 2013 and have been attended by more than 26,000 people.

Event Manager Emma Cox said: Our last event at St Georges Hall attracted over 3,000 people. With so many new foods to try and things to see, we are expecting our next event to be even more popular.

A total of 130 stalls will be selling everything from vegan food to cruelty-free beauty products. A massive range of delicious food will be on offer as well as natural products, fashion, jewellery, gifts and much more.

Event Manager Emma added: Interest in veganism is higher than ever in 2020.

There are already a growing number of people in Liverpool who are vegan, vegetarian or on their way to a plant-based diet.

For the increasing numbers of people who want to find out more about improving their health, saving animals and protecting the environment, this is an amazing event which will entertain and inspire.

For the first time ever we will have a live musical theatre show inside the vegan fair. Live singing and dance performances will take place on the Great Hall main stage for visitors to enjoy. Fantasy Performers will be providing a spectacular 2 hour live show, starting at 1pm.

Showcasing the best vegan food and natural products in Liverpool, the Live A Better Life event will be a great day out that all the family can enjoy.

The Live A Better Life event takes place at St Georges Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ.

Its happening 28th March from 10-5 and entry is 3 on the door (under 10s free).

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Liverpool's massive vegan fair is coming to St George's Hall this month - The Guide Liverpool

Being a vegan in L.A. isnt too difficult. It seems on every street corner there is a plant-based option for almost everything. Tacos, soul food, burgers, pasta. If you can dream it, it can be plant-based. And while much of the country has begun to come around to the trend, it appears LMU still has some work to do.

For many students, avoiding animal-based products is just a fact of life. This week, the Bluff followed sophomore environmental science major Letty Sie, who has been living a plant-based life since high school. We wanted to see the ins and outs of her day, and how a college student can balance this lifestyle.

The morning begins with fruit from the Lair. Sometimes its good, sometimes it tastes like styrofoam, but it is ALWAYS free of animal product and thats what matters.

Sie makes her way to class, callously knocking burgers and turkey sandwiches out of the hands of her carnivorous peers. Upon arriving, she breaks out a hardy snack of oats and nuts.

Theres a vegan bar, but you can only eat rice and potatoes for so long, you know?

On Tuesday nights, the Sprouted station at the lair becomes the Malone Market, at which point Sie turns to the salad bar.

She piles her plate high with lettuce and hummus, I guess? Im not entirely sure its lettuce. It might straight up be a leaf like from outside. But its bearable.

Veganism is more than a fad. It is a sustainable way of life that promises environmental prosperity. It is pretty much the most sure-fire way an individual can help the planet.

I actually started veganism cuz I needed something to write about on my college apps, said Sie. Im a free-market capitalist, so the whole environment angle wasnt really a hook for me. #Weld2020!

The Bluff is a humorous and satirical section published in the Loyolan. All quotes attributed to real figures are completely fabricated; persons otherwise mentioned are completely fictional.

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Its 9am on New Years Day. Im lying in bed feeling refreshed after opting not to enjoy the festivities too much on the most overrated evening of the year, when suddenly it hits me: Im vegan now.

The realisation struck as soon as the 10-second countdown to midnightfinished:from this moment on there will be no more dairy or meat in my life.

Rewind 24 hours and I was, for lack of a better word, shoving anything meat-related down my throat. My mum made me her incredible lamb curry for lunch (I had two servings obviously) and dinner was KFC. Not the talked about and quite frankly disappointing new vegan range, but fully fried chicken goodness. I wanted to savour the last moments.

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Luckily, I had prepared. The intimidating feeling of cooking a type of food youve never made before wasnt there. For breakfast? Beans on toast with vegan cheese from Violife. Nice and easy.

For lunch was Oumphsmeatless kebabs with sweet potato fries and vegetables. You can taste the difference but thats not a bad thing. Theyre packed full of flavour.

My big concern, silly enough, was what would I snack on throughout the day? Fruit is good but I want chocolate, I want savoury, I want sweet. Galaxy do a really nice range of vegan chocolates, which still tastereally nice. You couldnt tell the difference.

Veganuary becomes bigger every year, but it needn't be just for Janaury as these cookbooks make it easy and accessible. Words by Stacey Smith

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Since launching her vegan YouTube channel in 2017, Rachel has gained a heap of hungry followers who lap up her simple, delicious recipes (and the dance moves that go along with them). Dishes are often one-pot, can be prepped ahead, and most include a song recommendation so you can dance along as you cook. Within these pages, youll find plenty of meals inspired by Amas Caribbean and West African roots from crispy jerk barbecue tacos or ackee saltfish with dumplings to peanut stew. Although this is really a celebration of all cultures and with vegan takes on everything from Thai green curry to creamy cashew and vegetable no-pasta lasagne, were pretty confident youll find your favourite comfort dish has been given a plant-based makeover. With most ingredients easy to obtain and meals quick to put together, this is modern cooking, for the meat-shunning millennial.

Working with a registered dietician to ensure recipes follow trusted NHS guidelines, the BOSH! boys (aka, Henry and Ian) have bought us their healthiest cookbook to date. Recognising that just because a plate of food is vegan, that doesnt necessarily mean its healthy (vegan junk food certainly exists!), this is a collection of 80 new recipes showcasing their flavoursome vegan food with a healthier focus. Along with advice on sleep, movement and relaxing, theres guidance on ensuring you get all the nutrients you need. And although the boys insist this isnt a diet book, youll find recipes to help you reduce fat, build muscle and generally be a bit healthier. So whether youre looking to up your protein intake (try the ultimate veg tacos), reduce your sugar intake with a summer-berry granola bowl or keep your calorie intake to under 500 per portion with puttanesca potato stew, you should be left feeling suitably inspired to kick start the new year.

Despite Fearne Cotton not being a fully-fledged vegan herself (or perhaps because), this book got rave reviews from our panel, with both flexitarians, meat-eaters and vegans alike. Recipes are approachable, inexpensive and perfect for the whole family, so we can see ourselves working through them all in time. The broccoli katsu curry was a particular favourite and surprisingly easy to make and for tea time well be trying our hand at her date and almond cake with caramel sauce which uses white miso paste and coconut cream to great effect.

If ever theres a time we feel the pinch, its January, with the festivities of Christmas long behind us but the credit card still to pay. Thankfully eating a plant-based diet could be the answer and in this book, youll find over 85 recipes all coming in at a frankly unbelievable 1 a portion. Our concerns that wed be living off of beans on toast were quickly alleviated as we tucked into black bean meatballs and sticky aubergine bao. Full-flavoured, quick and easy, we couldnt really ask for more.

Calling all sweet-tooths! This collection of recipes from Australian blogger Anthea Cheng is celebratory food for the keen baker. You certainly couldnt call dried rainbow pear slices convenient, quick or easy to make, however the impact they have when used to decorate her chai cake is truly show-stopping. If that all sounds a little intimidating, we found the Snack Time chapter much more manageable, with the likes of bliss balls, chocolate cups and cookies vying for attention, as well as Instagrammable breakfast bowls, beautifully presented with nut butters, granola and oats.

After 10 years of hard partying finally caught up with him, Matt decided to switch from the crazy pranks of MTVs Dirty Sanchez to fitness and is now a completely vegan endurance athlete. Believing a natural diet is key, Matts second cookbook is brimming with recipes full of veggies and largely focuses on un-processed ingredients (keeping the vegan cheese or meat-substitutes to a minimum). Some of Pritchards favourites include roasting tin laksa, sticky tofu bao buns and rhubarb and custard doughnuts. If youre yet to convince your pal's that veganism is the way forward, we reckon the Dinner with Mates chapter will convert a few of them, with all the recipes you need to create a Mexican feast, a perfect picnic, a banging BBQ or a cracking Christmas spread. All in all we found recipes really varied, with us ear-marking nearly all of them to try at once.

Lets face it, at the end of a long day the last thing any of us want to be doing whether were following a plant-based diet or not is trying to track down long lists of hard to find ingredients. This is the fourth book from the award-winning cook, writer and cookery tutor Katy Beskow and follows a similar simplified format, with each recipe requiring just five ingredients. Chapters include soups, lunches suppers, sweets and basics, with recipes beautifully laid out and gorgeous photography accompanying each one. Far from being basic, we were amazed to see we could create a beautiful Mediterranean briam (a layered courgette, potato and red onion bake from Greece) which was as delicious hot with crusty bread as it was cold for lunch the next day.

Growing up in a small town in West Bengal, India, very few people, including Romy Gills own family, ate meat regularly. Its this home-cooked vegan food of her childhood that the chef and food writer wanted to share with us through her debut cookbook Zaika meaning taste, or flavour. Theres an entire section dedicated to bread, including gram flour turmeric pancakes which are perfect with chutneys, a variety of rotis and parathas and light naan bread with nigella seeds. The Light & Breezy chapter is all about showcasing the freshest ingredients think watermelon and mint salad; while the Warming the Heart chapter is where youll find hearty comfort food such as spicy red lentil dahl. The section we most fell for though was Labours of Love for when youve got time to really get lost in the kitchen rich, creamy and so warming, we recommend the Baingan masala with baby aubergines, dill and coconut.

The debut book from award-winning blogger and food consultant Nikki Webster shares the same ethos as her blog Rebel Recipes that healthy food neednt be boring or lacking in flavour. Taking inspiration from around the globe, you could never accuse these recipes of being dull. If only we could start every day with creamy spiced coconut porridge and sticky sesame banana! Instead of relying on stale vegan ingredients and recipes this is new-school vegan cuisine for those seeking full flavours. Although despite this, recipes were easy to follow and largely uncomplicated with lots of spicy curries, pulses, flatbreads, salads, dips and pickles making an appearance. With mouth-watering photography throughout, the Cant Believe Its Vegan Desserts chapter is a particular highlight, with the likes of chocolate ganache tart, easy espresso martini pots and lemon curd and thyme tart.

While this title isnt 100 per cent vegan, half of the book is made up of plant-based recipes so we felt it was still well worth including. Acknowledging that most of us have more time to experiment in the kitchen at the weekend yet need dinner on the table pronto mid-week, Elly Pears book separates dishes accordingly. Were very keen to incorporate more Sunday night batch-cooking into our weekly routine, in order to eat better later in the week and with tray bakes, one-pot wonders and freeze-able options, this will keep us suitably inspired.

Dont be fooled by the title, every one of the 100 recipes within this book is completely vegan. The ish comes from Jack Monroes belief that if we were all to incorporate a few more plant-based meals into our diet each week, wed be better off both environmentally and financially. So you neednt be a full-time vegan to appreciate the practical, inexpensive solutions within this book. Although perhaps not the sexiest food chapter to ever be written the whole section on sandwiches was inherently helpful for midweek meal inspiration (especially when you consider the standard fillings of cheese, ham, tuna, etc obviously arent vegan). In true Jack Monroe style, we loved the no-nonsense, easy to follow recipes and believe well turn to this cookbook on a regular basis.

If youre tempted to give this vegan thing a whirl but you really dont know where to start, the 7 Day Vegan Challenge is here to help. There are three menu plans to choose from complete with shopping lists: The Easy Peasy Way (quick meals for those that dont mind repeating some dishes), For the Planners (which requires a Sunday night batch-cooking session) and Fast & Fresh (quick and simple recipes). So a typical weekday might look like, banoffee oats for breakfast, a convincing vegan take on the classic BLT sandwich for lunch and creamy satay noodles with salt and pepper fried tofu for tea.There is also a helpful Q&A intro, which aims to answer the most commonly asked questions for those just starting out including pros, cons, where you get protein from, is vegan food expensive and whether it's healthy. Many meals are freezable or can last three days or longer in the fridge, so whether you give it a go for seven days or longer is up to you.

Veganuary becomes bigger every year, but it needn't be just for Janaury as these cookbooks make it easy and accessible. Words by Stacey Smith

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Since launching her vegan YouTube channel in 2017, Rachel has gained a heap of hungry followers who lap up her simple, delicious recipes (and the dance moves that go along with them). Dishes are often one-pot, can be prepped ahead, and most include a song recommendation so you can dance along as you cook. Within these pages, youll find plenty of meals inspired by Amas Caribbean and West African roots from crispy jerk barbecue tacos or ackee saltfish with dumplings to peanut stew. Although this is really a celebration of all cultures and with vegan takes on everything from Thai green curry to creamy cashew and vegetable no-pasta lasagne, were pretty confident youll find your favourite comfort dish has been given a plant-based makeover. With most ingredients easy to obtain and meals quick to put together, this is modern cooking, for the meat-shunning millennial.

Working with a registered dietician to ensure recipes follow trusted NHS guidelines, the BOSH! boys (aka, Henry and Ian) have bought us their healthiest cookbook to date. Recognising that just because a plate of food is vegan, that doesnt necessarily mean its healthy (vegan junk food certainly exists!), this is a collection of 80 new recipes showcasing their flavoursome vegan food with a healthier focus. Along with advice on sleep, movement and relaxing, theres guidance on ensuring you get all the nutrients you need. And although the boys insist this isnt a diet book, youll find recipes to help you reduce fat, build muscle and generally be a bit healthier. So whether youre looking to up your protein intake (try the ultimate veg tacos), reduce your sugar intake with a summer-berry granola bowl or keep your calorie intake to under 500 per portion with puttanesca potato stew, you should be left feeling suitably inspired to kick start the new year.

Despite Fearne Cotton not being a fully-fledged vegan herself (or perhaps because), this book got rave reviews from our panel, with both flexitarians, meat-eaters and vegans alike. Recipes are approachable, inexpensive and perfect for the whole family, so we can see ourselves working through them all in time. The broccoli katsu curry was a particular favourite and surprisingly easy to make and for tea time well be trying our hand at her date and almond cake with caramel sauce which uses white miso paste and coconut cream to great effect.

If ever theres a time we feel the pinch, its January, with the festivities of Christmas long behind us but the credit card still to pay. Thankfully eating a plant-based diet could be the answer and in this book, youll find over 85 recipes all coming in at a frankly unbelievable 1 a portion. Our concerns that wed be living off of beans on toast were quickly alleviated as we tucked into black bean meatballs and sticky aubergine bao. Full-flavoured, quick and easy, we couldnt really ask for more.

Calling all sweet-tooths! This collection of recipes from Australian blogger Anthea Cheng is celebratory food for the keen baker. You certainly couldnt call dried rainbow pear slices convenient, quick or easy to make, however the impact they have when used to decorate her chai cake is truly show-stopping. If that all sounds a little intimidating, we found the Snack Time chapter much more manageable, with the likes of bliss balls, chocolate cups and cookies vying for attention, as well as Instagrammable breakfast bowls, beautifully presented with nut butters, granola and oats.

After 10 years of hard partying finally caught up with him, Matt decided to switch from the crazy pranks of MTVs Dirty Sanchez to fitness and is now a completely vegan endurance athlete. Believing a natural diet is key, Matts second cookbook is brimming with recipes full of veggies and largely focuses on un-processed ingredients (keeping the vegan cheese or meat-substitutes to a minimum). Some of Pritchards favourites include roasting tin laksa, sticky tofu bao buns and rhubarb and custard doughnuts. If youre yet to convince your pal's that veganism is the way forward, we reckon the Dinner with Mates chapter will convert a few of them, with all the recipes you need to create a Mexican feast, a perfect picnic, a banging BBQ or a cracking Christmas spread. All in all we found recipes really varied, with us ear-marking nearly all of them to try at once.

Lets face it, at the end of a long day the last thing any of us want to be doing whether were following a plant-based diet or not is trying to track down long lists of hard to find ingredients. This is the fourth book from the award-winning cook, writer and cookery tutor Katy Beskow and follows a similar simplified format, with each recipe requiring just five ingredients. Chapters include soups, lunches suppers, sweets and basics, with recipes beautifully laid out and gorgeous photography accompanying each one. Far from being basic, we were amazed to see we could create a beautiful Mediterranean briam (a layered courgette, potato and red onion bake from Greece) which was as delicious hot with crusty bread as it was cold for lunch the next day.

Growing up in a small town in West Bengal, India, very few people, including Romy Gills own family, ate meat regularly. Its this home-cooked vegan food of her childhood that the chef and food writer wanted to share with us through her debut cookbook Zaika meaning taste, or flavour. Theres an entire section dedicated to bread, including gram flour turmeric pancakes which are perfect with chutneys, a variety of rotis and parathas and light naan bread with nigella seeds. The Light & Breezy chapter is all about showcasing the freshest ingredients think watermelon and mint salad; while the Warming the Heart chapter is where youll find hearty comfort food such as spicy red lentil dahl. The section we most fell for though was Labours of Love for when youve got time to really get lost in the kitchen rich, creamy and so warming, we recommend the Baingan masala with baby aubergines, dill and coconut.

The debut book from award-winning blogger and food consultant Nikki Webster shares the same ethos as her blog Rebel Recipes that healthy food neednt be boring or lacking in flavour. Taking inspiration from around the globe, you could never accuse these recipes of being dull. If only we could start every day with creamy spiced coconut porridge and sticky sesame banana! Instead of relying on stale vegan ingredients and recipes this is new-school vegan cuisine for those seeking full flavours. Although despite this, recipes were easy to follow and largely uncomplicated with lots of spicy curries, pulses, flatbreads, salads, dips and pickles making an appearance. With mouth-watering photography throughout, the Cant Believe Its Vegan Desserts chapter is a particular highlight, with the likes of chocolate ganache tart, easy espresso martini pots and lemon curd and thyme tart.

While this title isnt 100 per cent vegan, half of the book is made up of plant-based recipes so we felt it was still well worth including. Acknowledging that most of us have more time to experiment in the kitchen at the weekend yet need dinner on the table pronto mid-week, Elly Pears book separates dishes accordingly. Were very keen to incorporate more Sunday night batch-cooking into our weekly routine, in order to eat better later in the week and with tray bakes, one-pot wonders and freeze-able options, this will keep us suitably inspired.

Dont be fooled by the title, every one of the 100 recipes within this book is completely vegan. The ish comes from Jack Monroes belief that if we were all to incorporate a few more plant-based meals into our diet each week, wed be better off both environmentally and financially. So you neednt be a full-time vegan to appreciate the practical, inexpensive solutions within this book. Although perhaps not the sexiest food chapter to ever be written the whole section on sandwiches was inherently helpful for midweek meal inspiration (especially when you consider the standard fillings of cheese, ham, tuna, etc obviously arent vegan). In true Jack Monroe style, we loved the no-nonsense, easy to follow recipes and believe well turn to this cookbook on a regular basis.

If youre tempted to give this vegan thing a whirl but you really dont know where to start, the 7 Day Vegan Challenge is here to help. There are three menu plans to choose from complete with shopping lists: The Easy Peasy Way (quick meals for those that dont mind repeating some dishes), For the Planners (which requires a Sunday night batch-cooking session) and Fast & Fresh (quick and simple recipes). So a typical weekday might look like, banoffee oats for breakfast, a convincing vegan take on the classic BLT sandwich for lunch and creamy satay noodles with salt and pepper fried tofu for tea.There is also a helpful Q&A intro, which aims to answer the most commonly asked questions for those just starting out including pros, cons, where you get protein from, is vegan food expensive and whether it's healthy. Many meals are freezable or can last three days or longer in the fridge, so whether you give it a go for seven days or longer is up to you.

Then it was on to dinner;I was looking forward to this. I had a range of ready-made food available to me from Allplants, a subscription service thatsends you ready-made meals with lots of vegan versions of popular cuisines.

Theres Mexican, Chinese, some classic British food and a whole host of options to take your pick from. Luckily too, theyreboth healthy and affordable boxes start from 4.99 and theres always a sale or deal on to get yourself a bargain. If they dont take your fancy then plenty of other places do similar subscription-style packages too, Abel & Cole and Greedy Lama are both recommended by us.

Its not just the food that Im looking to change, either. I want to incorporate other things into my daily life:cruelty-free beauty products included (I have a vigorous skincare routine)which my fellow pledger Jessica Jones is committing her 2020 to and even dishwasher and washing machine tablets. Im hoping to find some good ones over time so I can completely erase my use of the typical shelf items you see.

One month down the line, I feel good. Ive kept up my running every week, Im losing weight at a healthy rate and barone weekend when my housemates ordered a Dominos and I was sat there eating an aubergine tagine I havent missed any foods or come close to a slip-up. Yet.

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A vegan lifestyle has a reputation for being expensive, but thanks to Joybirds research, the cost of following a vegan diet doesn't have to break the bank.

The Cost of a Vegan Diet vs a Non-Vegan Diet

Health and wellness are often the first things that come to mind when you hear the word resolution, especially this time of year. The Joybird team spent time exploring some of the most popular trends in diet and exercise, including the potential benefits of a vegan diet, in which a person does not consume any animal products (a.k.a. No dairy, eggs, meat, etc.). However, veganism has a reputation for being expensive, and people are often discouraged by the potential price before they even give it a shot. So, Joybird shares their exploration of how much more expensive a vegan diet is versus a non-vegan diet.

The Research

The Joybird team collected prices from local online groceries in every state to find the average cost of 10 common food items that appear on weekly grocery lists outside of produce, along with their vegan substitutes. They compared the total average cost for the 10 non-vegan and comparable vegan items to calculate the cost difference between the two grocery lists in each state. They even included items that would need a substitute, so produce wasnt included in the study.

The non-vegan items in the study include Greek yogurt, ground beef patties, shredded mozzarella cheese, ice cream, spreadable butter, chicken nuggets, coffee creamer, turkey slices, whole milk, and Italian sausage. The vegan items include dairy-free yogurt, meat-free burger patties, dairy-free shredded mozzarella cheese, non-dairy ice cream, buttery spread, meat-free chicken nuggets, almond milk coffee creamer, veggie turkey slices, almond milk, and tofurkey Italian sausage.

The prices come from Walmart groceries in up to 10 zip codes in each state, in both urban and rural areas in each state. The numbers reflect prices only, taken from the retailers, and do not include any additional taxes or fees that may be incurred. Pricing data was, unfortunately, unavailable for Hawaii.

What They Found

The national average difference between the vegan and non-vegan food items came in at $12.02. 22 states difference fell above the national average, with the rest falling below.

The state with the largest cost difference between the vegan and non-vegan items is Alaska with an average difference of $14.84. The next four states with the largest difference in cost are Arkansas ($14.53), Arizona ($14.31), Michigan ($13.57), and Wyoming ($13.23).

The state with the smallest cost difference between the vegan and non-vegan items is Louisiana with an average difference of $9.82. The next four states with the smallest difference in cost are Massachusetts ($10.52), Nevada ($10.60), New Hampshire ($10.66), and California ($10.68). It was most surprising to see a state like California in the bottom 5 since theyre often known for higher than average prices, but its likely that they have a larger vegan population, so they need to cater to that accordingly.

The Joybird team also compared the average cost difference in each U.S. region. The Northeast has the smallest difference in price in vegan and non-vegan items with an average of $11.41. The Midwest and the West tied for the most expensive, with a difference of $12.26, which is still only slightly higher than the national average.

You can see the details of how your states average costs for non-vegan and vegan food items compare to the rest of the country in the chart below.

Conclusion

Overall, there ended up being no great difference in cost between the non-vegan and vegan food items, showing you dont have to break the bank to adopt a healthier eating plan!

Whether you choose to try out a vegan or vegetarian diet in the New Year or opt for a meat-friendly meal plan instead, your food choices should be a reflection of who you are and what you believe in.

Thank you @Joybird for contributing this article! Find the source here: https://joybird.com/blog/cost-to-be-a-vegan/

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How Much Does it Really Cost to Be a Vegan? - VEGWORLD Magazine

Lewis Hamilton switched to a vegan diet to to save animals and feel great.

The Formula 1 champion who was named Person of the Year by animal rights organization PETA in 2018 has opened up about the positive impacts following a diet that is meat and dairy-free and without other animal-derived products has had on his performance, energy levels and the overall health of his gut.

He told the new issue of GQ Hype magazine: Ultimately, you want to feel great.

You want to have energy, to be consistent.

You dont want to have the big oscillations and highs and lows in your energy levels.

Veganism has eradicated that.

When I was 22, it was raw talent.

Youve got an abundance of energy, youre fit, there are no aches and pains

But Im always looking at how I can improve.

Can my eyesight be better? Can my reactions be improved? Are there new ways of testing my reactions?

The ergonomics in the car how can I make everything simpler?

Theres a multitude of things and Im always trying to raise the bar.

One of the things was my sleeping pattern and not feeling right in the stomach.

Your gut is your second brain.

The 35-year-old motor sportsman added that non-vegans are missing out.

He said: Were taught to drink milk and eat meat for protein and I started looking into other areas of research around all this.

The first thing was, whats happening to the animals? Secondly, the impact it can have on your body.

Thats a free advantage Im going to take.

If no one else wants it, well thats their loss.

Meanwhile, the British star quipped that he needs to pay Finnish racing driver Kimi Raikkonen, 40, to remain in F1 so hes not the oldest, but admitted that he feels as young as ever and fitter than ever, though he accepts that his fitness levels are bound to dwindle in years to come.

When the interviewer suggested hes an elder statesman, he said: No, I am. I need to start paying Kimi [Raikkonen] to stay so Im not the oldest.

Luckily, I think hes going to keep going.

I dont feel old at all.

I feel as young as ever.

I feel fit, fitter than ever.

Everything just works better now, with the experience I have.

I dont even think its harder to stay physically in shape, although Im sure that will inevitably tail off at some point.

See the full interview available online now via GQ HYPE http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/cars/article/lewis-hamilton-interview-2020

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It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

Have you ever wanted to go vegan, but didn't know where or how to start? Perhaps this new book could help you. Written by Michelle Neff, it is called Going Vegan: Your Daily Planner (Simon & Schuster, 2019), and it offers a detailed guide to making the transition from meat to meatless.

The book is divided into two parts. The first one delves into vegan health and nutrition, how to shop for vegan ingredients, and strategies for long-term success. The second one is the planner portion of the book, which has 12 weeks' worth of a daily diet plan, recipes, and a section for tracking personal results. A typical day looks like this:

I was impressed by the in-depth discussion of vegan health, presented at the beginning of the book. Neff addresses the problem of many wannabe vegans failing to get sufficient nutrients, and then giving up because they feel crummy.

"Some well-meaning people stop consuming milk, eggs, and dairy, but end up eating nothing but French fries, chips and salsa, or next to nothing at all, then wonder why they feel tired all the time... They blame it on veganism, with unfounded claims that they aren't getting enough protein, and then switch back to eating beef and cheese. Of course, it's not lack of protein that is getting these unhealthy vegans down; it's a complete lack of all nutrients."

It's clear that Going Vegan is designed to avoid this nutrient depletion. The meals are a well-balanced selection of grains, vegetables, and plant-based proteins, presented in recipes that sound absolutely delicious and easy to make. Neff doesn't shy away from discussing bloating, gas, cravings (and occasional failures), and criticism or judgement from non-vegans. The more open discussion about these factors, the more likely your long-term success.

Neff has good advice for figuring out where to start one's vegan journey. People are often told to give up meat first, followed by dairy, but this doesn't always make sense: "Dairy, and cheese in particular, is often the most difficult food to eliminate from your diet. This is a good argument for gradually eliminating it first rather than last, as it may take the longest to wean you off of it." She discusses the 'middle path' approach to veganism, which pushes meat to the side of the plate and makes it less of a central focus, more of a side dish.

The appeal of this 12-week meal planner is that it exposes new vegans to a broad range of healthy recipes right off the bat, preventing them from getting stuck in a rut that might be unhealthy, repetitive, and discouraging. If you follow it precisely, you'll be confident in the kitchen within three months and more likely to stick with veganism for life.

You can find the planner on Amazon or from other booksellers.

It contains all the nutritional info, recipes, and moral support you'll need for a big dietary transition.

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There was fierce competition in all of the categories

The most popular vegan foods in the UK have been revealed - including cheese, pizza, sausages, chocolate, and more.

More than 23,000 people voted in the third annual Vegan Food UK Awards. Vegan Food UK is an online organization sharing vegan food news, reviews, vlogs, and more. It operates across multiple social media platforms, with a Facebook group, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Instagram account.

Voting takes place within the organization's Facebook group - which has more than 100,000 members. Each day, a new category opened for members to vote on for just 24 hours, before the category closed, and the next one opened. Members were also able to nominate any brand they choose within the category on each day.

Among the winners were Sainsbury's, which picked up the gong for Best Supermarket for Vegans for the second year in a row, Pret a Manger scooped Best Cafe for Vegans, and Greggs' Sausage Roll was voted Best Vegan Food On The Go.

For some categories, there were up to 150 different companies & brands to vote on in just 24 hours.

This year some companies won for the second year in a row but also lots of new companies not only were nominated but also won, like Subway, Richmond Sausages, and Greggs, who did not have a vegan option this time last year.

Subway scooped the prestigious Best Vegan Sandwich award (Photo: Subway)

"It was excellent this year to see some new contenders for best vegan food. Especially the likes of Richmond, Papa John's, Greggs and Subway," Liam Day, co-founder of Vegan Food UK, said in a statement sent to Plant Based News.

"This goes to show that non-vegan companies can produce food that is really good and appreciated by vegans. We hope that the awards and results show just how veganism is changing and becoming more normalized in the UK."

Janine Day, co-founder of Vegan Food UK, added: "What's always amazing about these awards is it shows how many options vegans have now whilst shopping and eating out. There were between 50 and 150 nominations to choose from for each category, which is incredible."

The people have spoken: and they said Papa John's makes the best vegan pizza (Photo: Papa John's)

Best Supermarket for Vegans: Sainsbury's - winning for the second year in a row. Beating Tesco in 2nd place and Morrisons in 3rd. There were 25 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Sausage: Richmond - these were the clear winner, beating Linda McCartney's Original Sausages by almost double the amount of votes. There were 51 nominations in this category .

Best Vegan Food On The Go: Gregg's Sausage Roll. Clear winner beating Subway and the infamous Co-op doughnuts. There were 69 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Pizza: Papa John's - beating last year's winner Zizzi's. There were 59 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Sandwich: The Vegan Sub (Subway) - beating last year's winner the M&S No Turkey Feast. There were 58 nominations in this category.

Best Restaurant for Vegans: Wagamama - winners for the second year in a row. There were 99 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Cheese: Applewood Smoked - beating last year's winner Violife. There were 60 nominations in this category.

Best Cafe for Vegans: Pret a Manger - clear winner beating Starbucks by double the amount of votes. There were 158 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Chocolate: Vego Original Bar - beating Nomo Caramel Sea Salt. There were 82 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Burger: Beyond Burger - beating Linda McCartney's Quarter Pounder. There were 54 nominations in this category.

Best Vegan Meat Alternative Range: Vivera - beating Linda McCartney who came 2nd. There were 47 nominations in this category

Best Independent Vegan Business: Huns (a vegan fried chicken company).

The awards will return next year, to find out more, please contact Vegan Food UK on its Instagram page directly.

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If you're switching to a plant-based diet, it's important to check which types of pasta are animal-free.

Whether you've decided to try veganism for January or you're converting to a plant-based diet for good, it's tricky to know exactly what foods are off limits.

Especially when it comes to carbs like spaghetti and macaroni, which can be either totally animal-free or made with non-vegan ingredient eggs.

So, to help you work out if the yummy dishes you're preparing still work on a restricted eating plan, here's all the info on whether or not pasta is vegan.

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Some pasta is vegan, and some pasta isn't it all depends on how it's made.

There are two types of pasta, fresh and secca (dried), and both tend to be prepared with different ingredients.

Secca pasta the dried mass-produced stuff you buy in packs from the supermarket tends to be formed with just two vegan-friendly components.

Flour and semolina are mixed together to create the hard ribbons, cute bows and tasty shapes that are cooked and eaten on mass.

Read more: KFC confirms the vegan 'zero chicken' burger will launch in UK this week

However, fresh pasta is traditionally made with flour, eggs, water, and salt, meaning it doesn't get the vegan green light.

It's important to note that some brands and restaurants replace eggs with oil, though, meaning at times fresh pasta is totally plant-based.

Eateries also usually craft and cook food in the same space, so remember to check what surfaces your fresh pasta is coming into contact with, too.

Read more: Marks & Spencer launch their first no-chicken kiev with vegan garlic sauce

The best way to know for sure? Check the label if you're shopping in store or ask the waiter if you're eating out.

Many supermarkets also have vegan ranges which are clearly marked so finding an egg-free pasta shouldn't be a problem.

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